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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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Can or could?

What is correct?

I'd like to help you, but I don't think I can.

or

I'd like to help you, but I don't think I could.
  

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Anonymous What is correct? I'd like to help you, but I don't think I can. or I'd like to help you, but I don't think I could.

— CalifJim

  • Anonymous What is correct?
  • I'd like to help you, but I don't think I can.
  • or I'd like to help you, but I don't think I could.
  • Both are correct, but people are more likely to use the first one.
  • In my opinion, there's no good reason to use the more tentative word could .
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AnonymousWhat is correct?

I'd like to help you, but I don't think I can.
or
I'd like to help you, but I don't think I could.
Both are correct, but people are more likely to use the first one. In my opinion, there's no good reason to use the more tentative word could.

CJ
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